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Hanalei

OriginHawaiian
Meaning"crescent bay or garland valley"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#9079

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Hanalei

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Hanalei for boys

The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Hanalei is a unisex name which is sometimes used for boys as a Hawaiian version of Henry, although the names are not etymologically related.

Pronounced hah-nah-LAY.

As of October 2026, Hanalei ranked #9079 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5499 in 2019.

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